OBITUARIES
Doug Oliver Collie
Aug 11, 2025
Douglas Oliver Collie, our beloved Doug who was greatly loved and dear to our hearts, passed away at his home on August 11, 2025. Doug was born on May 9, 1958, in Martinsville, VA.
He was predeceased by his mother Ruby Edna Thornton and stepfather Thomas Kermit Collie and a brother Edward Leon Moxley.
Doug grew up in Danville and graduated from...
Leonard Eugene Bergey
Aug 9, 2025
Leonard Eugene Bergey, 71, of Efland, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, at UNC Hospital in Hillsborough after a courageous battle with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Despite undergoing a bone marrow transplant in late 2024, Leonard faced numerous complications from graft-versus-host disease and transitioned to hospice care surrounded by love and support.
Born on May 13, 1954, to James...
Elizabeth Ann Tilley Hicks
Aug 9, 2025
Elizabeth Ann “Ann” Tilley Hicks, 84, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025.
Born in Rowan County to James Richard Tilley and Lorene C Tilley, Ann lived a life marked by kindness, joy, and deep connections with those around her. She dedicated many years of her career to the Duke Eye Center, where she served as a...
Carolyn Huckshorn
Aug 5, 2025
Carolyn Huckshorn, a fierce crusader over many decades for women’s health care and reproductive rights, passed away Aug. 5th in hospice care at UNC Hospitals. She died peacefully of natural causes at age 96, her family said.
Huckshorn descended from sturdy Montana pioneer stock. But she spent most of her adult life in South Florida, where she and her husband Robert...
Clinton Allen Edmonds
Aug 3, 2025
Clinton Allen Edmonds, age 45, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, following an ATV accident at his home. Clint was the Sales Manager at Triangle Auto Recyclers in Durham, employed there for the past 14 years.
Clint lived life to the fullest, fast and hard.
Clint was devoted to his family and friends, enjoyed fishing, jet skiing and tinkering in the...
Tommie Hight Tharrington
Aug 3, 2025
Tommie Hight Tharrington, 88, passed away peacefully at home on August 3, 2025.
Tommie was born a few minutes after his twin brother, Ronnie, on July 1, 1937, to Mary Lou Gupton Tharrington and Owen Fletcher Tharrington. He and his siblings were raised on a tobacco farm in Franklin County.
Tommie is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Dewitt.
Tommie...
Nancy Ann Dixon
Aug 2, 2025
Nancy Ann Head Dixon died peacefully on August 2, 2025 at Carolina Meadows Retirement Community in Chapel Hill, NC. When she fell ill, she expressed that she felt so lethargic that she “wasn’t worth 2 cents”, but to her family and friends Nancy was priceless.
She was born on August 12, 1932, in Caroleen, NC, oldest daughter of George Alexander and...
James Slade Crumpton, Sr.
Jul 31, 2025
James Slade Crumpton, Sr., born September 12, 1932, passed away on July 31, 2025.
Slade was predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years; Shirley Owens Crumpton. Parents Arch Slade & Hannah Bradner Crumpton and brother Bruce Wilmot Crumpton.
The eldest of four, Slade was born and raised on the family farm in Person County, NC. As president of his high school...
Jay Christopher Quinn
Jul 28, 2025
Jay Quinn, a devout Christian, noted artist and author, and impassioned connoisseur of life’s richness and beauty, passed away July 28 at his home in Chapel Hill, N.C., as family, friends, and faithful canine companion Henri kept vigil. He had recently celebrated his 67th birthday.
Born Harold Brian Parks, Jay changed his name as a young adult, an early manifestation of...
Cynthia Barbour Hamm
Jul 27, 2025
Cindy passed away after battling COPD and congestive heart failure. She was preceded in death by her husband Tony Curtis Hamm, parents Robert O’Brine & Barbara Ann Barbour, and brother Robert O’Brine Barbour, Jr (Brine).
Cindy is survived by children Dalton Hamm & fiancée Shelley Allen of Mebane; Libby Hamm of the home; Tammy Mishoe (Will) of Timberlake, NC; Tony C....
James Add Clark
Jul 25, 2025
James Add Clark, affectionately known as "Jimmy," was born on March 25, 1944, and passed away on July 25, 2025, in Durham, North Carolina. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication and love that will be cherished by all who knew him.
Jimmy dedicated an impressive 42 years of his life as an employee at Chapel Hill Tire Company, becoming a...
Teresa Hrabak Cooper
Jul 20, 2025
Teresa Hrabak Cooper, beloved wife, mother, Nana, sister, and friend, passed away on July 20, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on December 12, 1960, Teresa was a compassionate soul who touched the lives of many through her dedication and warmth.
A proud alumna of Chapel Hill High School, embarked on a career that showcased her skills and commitment. She...
Dr. Robert Edwin Price, Jr.
Jul 20, 2025
After a short battle with cancer, Dr. Robert Edwin Price, Jr passed away on July 20 at the Hock Family Pavilion, ending a long and rich life as a devoted father, grandfather, and friend to many. Bob was a Tar Heel through and through, living in Chapel Hill for more than 60 years, receiving three degrees from UNC, and being...
LaVonne Ida Leinfelder
Jul 16, 2025
LaVonne Ida (Strupp) Leinfelder passed away on July 16, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by her children. She was born, the first of three children, to Edward and Berdina Strupp on October 15, 1934, on North Ridge above Coon Valley, a small rural community, in Wisconsin. She grew up, with her two brothers, on a dairy farm where...
Gary Dwight Modlin
Jul 14, 2025
Gary Dwight Modlin, 71, of Prospect Hill, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, July 14th, 2025 at Duke University Hospital.
He was born in Haw River, North Carolina on May 7th, 1954. He graduated from Eastern Alamance High School. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired after 23 years with the rank of Tech Sergeant, as...
John K. Conlon
Jul 13, 2025
John K. Conlon, 73, of Chapel Hill, died at home with his family on July 13, 2025, from cancer.
He was born on March 13, 1952, to James and Mary (Ryan) in New York City and brought up in the Manhattanville section of the city. He was an alumnus of Power Memorial High School where he ran Cross Country and Track.
John...
Edwin Lee Morris
Jul 13, 2025
Edwin Lee Morris, age 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Pinewood Manor in Durham, NC, after a five-year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Barbara Downing Morris; his sons Allan Joseph Morris (wife, Deanne) of Atlanta, GA, Rodney Lee Morris (wife, Maura) of Chapel Hill, NC,...
Gardner Howard Altman Jr.
Jul 12, 2025
Gardner Howard Altman Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Chapel Hill, seated on his veranda, facing south, and looking out over the town of Chapel Hill that he loved with all his heart.
Born on November 29, 1946, to Gardner Howard Altman Sr. and Velma Lee Beasley, Gardner lived a full and remarkable life defined by curiosity, generosity,...
Frances Ann Hicks Mace
Jul 12, 2025
Frances Ann Hicks Mace went home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2025.
In early life, Frances attended Kroft Business College, earned an Associates degree in business, and then worked as a personnel manager for Unifi Inc., among other companies. Later in life, she became an enthusiastic softball coach and at home manager for her four girls and husband....
Richard "Andy" Price
Jul 11, 2025
Richard “Andy” Price, age 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep at The Stratford Assisted Living and Memory Care in Chapel Hill, NC, where he had lived since June 2020.
Born on October 16, 1942, in Railroad, Pennsylvania, Andy was the son of Katherine Firebaugh Price and James Daniel Price, Sr. He graduated from Deland High School in Deland, Florida in...
